Court junks Tomas O’s TRO bid against sale of 45 hectare SRP lot

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/10/2019

CEBU CITY , Philippines —The Regional Trial Court Branch 10 has denied the application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña against the sale of a 45-hectare lot at the…

Cebu City’s crime volume for past 10 months posts decline

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/09/2019

  CEBU CITY–The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) revealed that the crime volume had dropped by 16.2 percent during the first 10 months of 2019, compared to the same period last year. The CCPO reported that the…

MCWD to seek water sources at properties owned by Cebu City government, Church

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/09/2019

CEBU CITY — Recognizing the need to resolve the water supply shortage, Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak  has submitted three proposed resolutions supporting the proposal of Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) to conduct the exploration of several…

Cebu Holdings plans another hotel in Lapu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/08/2019

CEBU CITY–Another resort hotel will soon rise in Lapu-Lapu City. Cebu Holdings Inc. President Aniceto Bisnar Jr. said that the land development is almost complete for the Seagrove project that is located at a coastal property in…

Angel Tree project aims to address child labor

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To help address the child labor problem, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7) conducted an Angel Tree activity on Friday. The activity held at the old Sacred Heart School along Gen. Maxilom…

MCIA T2 wins ‘Completed Buildings:Transport Category’ award at 2019 World Architectural Festival

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2 was declared the winner of   the Completed Buildings:Transport Category at the 2019 World Architectural Festival (WAF), beating Jewel Changi Airport of Singapore. The announcement…

Ayala Malls Central Bloc opens Friday

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/05/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — A new shopping experience will be available as the P4.6-billion Ayala Malls Central Bloc opens its doors on Friday, December 6. Cebu’s newest shopping mall is part of the Ayala Central Bloc,…

DICT unveils plan to partner with UPOU to offer Tech4Ed courses

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to tie up with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) so online certification programs can be offered by Tech4Ed centers. Amelia Dean, officer-in-charge/director…

Digital learning center opens at LTO Malasakit Lounge

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Those who want to learn computer skills or need to search for information online can go to the digital learning center at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and use the resources for free. Called…

APPA forum eyes partnerships, best practices to strengthen data protection in AsPac region

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/03/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Amid the emerging technology trends and threats that impact privacy, the 52nd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum aims to to focus on ways to ensure stronger data protection. Delegations from 19 jurisdiction…

Complaints against online lenders decline after National Privacy Commission issues stop processing order

Irene R. Sino Cruz 12/02/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines —The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday, December 2, 2019, said privacy-related complaints against online lending companies had declined following the enforcement against dubious online lending application. The NPC data showed a downward trend…

DOLE, Ang Probinsyano Partylist launch work-for-pay program for seniors in Cebu towns

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-) and the Ang Probinsyano Partylist launched on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, 2019, the work-for-pay program for senior citizens in Danao City and…

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